Here’s another vodka-based winter cocktail for those who want an option other than bourbon (which is easily my go-to drink when the weather gets cold). The Chai spices mingle beautifully with the coffee liqueur and cream (but anyone who’s had a Chai Latte can confirm). This recipe has only 3 ingredients and batches very easy (see recipe below for single or for a crowd).
The hubby (and blog’s photographer), Bobby, “doesn’t like coffee” even though his morning ritual includes an Iced Dirty Chai Latte (which I tell him contains espresso, but he continues to demand he “doesn’t like coffee”). To celebrate his Christmas Birthday, I’m serving up my spiked version of his favorite drink. Brunch anyone?
–FOR ONE–
INGREDIENTS
- 2 oz Chai-Spice Infused Vodka (recipe below)
- 1 oz Coffee Liqueur (such as Kahlua)
- 1 oz half-and-half
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5 cardamom pods, crushed
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2 star anise pods, crushed
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2 cinnamon sticks, cracked
DIRECTIONS
STEP 1
Crush spices with back of knife to wake them up.
STEP 2
Combine 2oz of the Chai-Spiced Vodka, Coffee Liqueur, and half-and-half into a shaker with ice. Shake until cold. Strain into a glass filled with ice.
–FOR A BATCH–
(makes about 25 servings / 100 total oz)
INGREDIENTS
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(2) 750 ml bottles of Chai-Spice Infused Vodka (recipe below)
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750 ml bottle of Coffee Liqueur (such as Kahlua)
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25 oz half-and-half (about 1.5 pints)
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20 cardamom pods, crushed
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8 star anise pods, crushed
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8 cinnamon sticks, cracked
STEP 1
Crush spices with back of knife to wake them up.
In a beverage dispenser that hold 3 liters (or 100 oz), combine Chai-Spice Infused Vodka, Coffee Liqueur, and half-and-half. Refrigerate until chilled.
Shortly before serving, fill cups with ice. Stir cocktail again to mix all ingredients throughly. Dispense drink when ready.